Amazon Prime Video Launches $13 Million Film, TV Training Initiative in U.K.
variety.comK.J. Yossman Amazon Prime Video has launched a £10 million ($13 million) industry training initiative in the U.K.Titled Prime Video Pathway, the initiative has been built into Prime’s U.K.
original productions such as “The Devil’s Hour,” “The Rig” and “Mammals” with the aim of making the creative industries more accessible.
The streamer has committed to spending over $13 million over three years on the scheme.As part of the initiative, Prime Video will also partner with the U.K.
National Film and Television School to deliver a craft and technical training academy program (as well as potential employment opportunities) to over 250 students over three years.Among the roles students will be trained in are those in production, art department, locations, camera, sound and accounting.
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